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Texas will face NC State in the First Four.

Road to the Final Four: March Madness Predictions, Picks for Tuesday's First Four Games

Iain MacMillan

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Mar 17, 2026

Texas Longhorns guard Dailyn Swain dribbles the ball during the first half as Texas A&M Aggies guard Rylan Griffen defends at Reed Arena.

3 Keys to Victory for Texas Longhorns vs. NC State in First Four

Jordan Epp

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Mar 16, 2026

NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) and guard Jr. Paul McNeil (2) in the final seconds during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Spectrum Center.

5 Things Texas Longhorns Fans Need to Know About NC State

Aaron Raley

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Mar 16, 2026

The madness is about to begin.

Ranking All 32 Men’s March Madness First-Round Games

Zach Koons

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Mar 16, 2026

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Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade talks to an official during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Looking at Will Wade's Record in the NCAA Tournament

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Darrion Williams (1) brings the ball up the court in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

3 Ways the Wolfpack Can Beat the Longhorns

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 16, 2026

Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller reacts during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

Sean Miller Breaks Down NC State's Biggest Strength Headed Into First Four

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Mar 16, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack looks onto the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets bench during the second half of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Reacting to the Wolfpack's First Four Appearance

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 4, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller during the first
half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 105-85. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Sean Miller Welcomes Familiar Path to March Madness for Texas

Henry Hipschman

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Duluth, GA, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Wes Moore on the sideline against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second quarter at Gas South Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

NC State Women's Basketball Learns NCAA Tournament Seed

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade with guard Matt Able (3) in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Will Wade Offers Blunt Reaction to First Four News

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 16, 2026

The SI Bracket Challenge: Beat an NC State Expert

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 16, 2026

South Carolina handed UConn its first loss of the year in the Final Four, ending their hopes for back-to-back national titles.

Women’s March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels and Full NCAA Tournament Schedule

Dan Lyons

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Apr 4, 2026

Silas Demary Jr. and UConn are Final Four-bound after an epic comeback win vs. Duke in the Elite Eight.

March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels and Full NCAA Tournament Schedule Ahead of Men’s Final Four

Dan Lyons

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade reacts to a call during the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Predicting NC State's Full NCAA Tournament Path

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade reacts to a score during the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

NC State Men's Basketball Learns NCAA Tournament Seed

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack players react to the loss during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Top Performers for NC State During the ACC Tournament

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Darrion Williams (1) brings the ball up the court in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

NC State March Madness Hub: Schedule, Seed, Opponent and Path to Final Four

Tucker Sennett

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Mar 15, 2026

The VCU Rams celebrate after winning the Atlantic 10 conference championship and earning an automatic bid into the men’s NCAA tournament.

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: Final March Madness Projections for Selection Sunday

Kevin Sweeney

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Mar 15, 2026

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